European
Inside This Scaffolding, or "Staging," Men Build the Hull of a New Liberty
Ship
Measuring (overall) 441 feet long by 57 feet wide, these "ugly ducklings" are of about 7,190 gross tons. Their relatively
slow
speed
permits
them
tousereciprocating
steam engines. These are more easily and quickly built than are the power plants for the faster ships which
useturbine
orDiesel
engines.